The Office of Multicultural Programs coordinates student programs to enhance academic performance, ethical leadership, community engagement, cultural competence and social awareness. The office offers a variety of activities such as workshops on finances, cultural celebrations and provides students a place to call home.
Multicultural Resource Center
The Multicultural Resource Center fondly known as the “MRC” is Missouri State University’s multicultural center, located in the lower level of the Plaster Student Union. This center provides a lounge and entertainment space for students to relax, commune with one another, eat, study and have access to Smart TV. A computer lab is also available to students along with free printing. This space houses the office of the Assistant Director of Multicultural Programs as well as the workspaces of the Graduate Assistant of Multicultural Services and student staff members. With a central location in the student union, the MRC is the hub for student community, connection and intercultural exchange. The MRC is free and open to all students, staff and faculty. The hours of the MRC are 8:30am-8:00pm.
Mary Jean Price Walls Multicultural Resource Center
The Mary Jean Price Walls Multicultural Resource Center fondly known as the “MRC Annex” is the newest extension of the Multicultural Resource Center located in the west facing lower level of Freddy House. The annex provides a large lounge and entertainment space for students to relax, commune with one another, eat, study and have access to a Smart TV. A computer lab is also available to students along with free printing. Students have access to meeting rooms that can be reserved for meetings and events, as well as a craft/resource corner and kitchen. Additionally, the annex contains the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, which coordinates the Transitions MRC Closet Project and provides students with clothing and accessories needed for various life transitions as well as internship and professional interviews. Furthermore, the annex houses the offices of the Executive Director of Multicultural Programs, Coordinator of Multicultural Programs/LGBTQ+ Student Services, Coordinator of Access Programs, Graduate Assistant of Multicultural Programs, Administrative Assistant III and workspaces of student staff members. This extension of the Multicultural Resource Center provides students a larger space to foster community as well as opportunities for programming. Student are also able to reserve the annex after hours to hosts programs, events and student organization meetings. Reservations are free and made through the Graduate Assistant of Multicultural Programs. The MRC Annex is free and open to all students, staff and faculty. The hours of the MRC are 8:00am-5:00pm (After Hours Access is given with a completed reservation from and approval from the Executive Director).
The LGBTQ+ Resource Center fondly known, as the “LGBATQRC” is located in the Mary Jean Price Walls Resource Center (i.e., MRC Annex) housed in the west facing lower level of Freddy House. This space is a one-room center that has a library of resources and information regarding queer populations as well as an entertainment space for students to relax, commune with one another, eat, study and have access to a Smart TV. Student staff members work in the center and are free to meet with anyone who has questions or has an interest in the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQRC is free and open to all students, staff and faculty. The hours of the LGBTQRC are 8:00am-5:00pm.